Hi guys! Stu is a close friend of mine at Sidney Sussex and is super smart (the definition of a first class student). I thought it would be interesting to do a qna with him to answer some questions about the engineering course, and tips about applications. Time stamps are in the description:) I know this is a different type of video to what I usually do but I hope this was helpful and insightful for applicants:) Please let me know what subject/sport/any niches you would like next -uj
Just finished my interview for Cambridge yesterday! What were your impressions after the interview? Did you think you would get in? I think I have mixed feelings.
@@billbill1235 heyya. Congrats on finishing your interviews! My impression was very neutral - I didn't feel like it went bad, but I wasn't sure about how well it went relative to others, so I felt similar to you. I would advise that you try not to think about it, because you can't do anything to change it or contribute to your application. At least, that's what I did. You have to know yourself, and if you're the person that overthinks, don't get too into it! Even if you think about it, there's not a way to determine the outcome. I had no idea what the outcome would be, because the interviews are just a factor to the overall application, not everything. I put all my effort into studying, and aiming to make the grades if I got accepted. Just to get an interview, congrats for that. Take care of yourself, especially in the next month awaiting the result :)
Hi!! I love this vid very much. I have some questions to ask. I have got my offer to study at Cambridge in January and there are about 7 months before the entry. My questions are: 1) What would you hope to learn or the skills that you want to pick up before the entry in hindsight, so that you don't need to struggle on sthg in Cambridge that you can learn beforehand? 2) How does the Cambridge assignment look like? Are they mainly mathematical and physics (typical engineering) solving questions that you need to complete and discuss in class? Or it is certain writing assignments that requires a lots of reading? Thank you
Hi Nathan, this is what stu says “1) I'd say the only thing aside from focusing on your A-levels is to try and learn the basics of coding with python. It's used quite a bit without ever really being taught so learning the basics before arriving is useful. Codecademy has good courses you can do if you get the free trial 2) In 1st and 2nd year there's almost no assigned reading or essay type assignments. It's mostly examples papers (maths and physics type questions that go through the topics covered in lectures) for which you will discuss the answers in supervisions. And there's also labs which sometimes you have to write a lab report on but you're generally guided through it with questions to answer and it's standard credit so you get all the marks if you submit something satisfactory In 3rd and 4th year it changes but you have a lot of choice so dont worry about that yet”
Great vid! I’m just about to start but I’m looking for the best device for the course. What would you say is best? Windows, iPad, MacBook? What kind of minimum specs for device do you think you need?
HI my name is Bruck 2020 GCSE results -maths=8 -further maths-8 -geography=8 -phsyics=7 -English literature=7 -English language=7 -spanish=7 -Chemistry=6 -Biology=6 -Engineering-6 Predicted A-levels A*A*A* With my GCSES AND these a levels grades if I was to do well in interview and admission tests do you think I have a competitive application for engineering at Cambridge especially since my GCSES are low ?
Hi! The cambridge application process is very holistic and takes into account all parts of your application. Your gcses may affect your application slightly but your A level predictions are great:) If you perform very well in the interview and admissions testing, you should have a decent chance at an offer:)
First Cambridge engineer I've ever seen like non of them talk or post anything so thank you for posting this!!
Hi guys! Stu is a close friend of mine at Sidney Sussex and is super smart (the definition of a first class student). I thought it would be interesting to do a qna with him to answer some questions about the engineering course, and tips about applications. Time stamps are in the description:)
I know this is a different type of video to what I usually do but I hope this was helpful and insightful for applicants:) Please let me know what subject/sport/any niches you would like next
-uj
This video was really insightful, would love to hear about windsurfing or netball at Cambridge!!
Not really sure if I know any windsurfers however can defo do a netball one sometime!:)
@@_whoisuj Thank you :)
As an offer holder for Engineering, this is super helpful!! Thank you :)
Just finished my interview for Cambridge yesterday! What were your impressions after the interview? Did you think you would get in? I think I have mixed feelings.
@@billbill1235 heyya. Congrats on finishing your interviews! My impression was very neutral - I didn't feel like it went bad, but I wasn't sure about how well it went relative to others, so I felt similar to you. I would advise that you try not to think about it, because you can't do anything to change it or contribute to your application. At least, that's what I did. You have to know yourself, and if you're the person that overthinks, don't get too into it! Even if you think about it, there's not a way to determine the outcome. I had no idea what the outcome would be, because the interviews are just a factor to the overall application, not everything. I put all my effort into studying, and aiming to make the grades if I got accepted. Just to get an interview, congrats for that. Take care of yourself, especially in the next month awaiting the result :)
Really enjoyed watching this vid!!! Hope uni is treating you well!x 😊💓
Thank you! Hope Manchester's treating you well too! x
Stu😍😍😍😍😍😍
Hi!! I love this vid very much. I have some questions to ask. I have got my offer to study at Cambridge in January and there are about 7 months before the entry. My questions are:
1) What would you hope to learn or the skills that you want to pick up before the entry in hindsight, so that you don't need to struggle on sthg in Cambridge that you can learn beforehand?
2) How does the Cambridge assignment look like? Are they mainly mathematical and physics (typical engineering) solving questions that you need to complete and discuss in class? Or it is certain writing assignments that requires a lots of reading?
Thank you
Hi Nathan, this is what stu says
“1) I'd say the only thing aside from focusing on your A-levels is to try and learn the basics of coding with python. It's used quite a bit without ever really being taught so learning the basics before arriving is useful. Codecademy has good courses you can do if you get the free trial
2) In 1st and 2nd year there's almost no assigned reading or essay type assignments. It's mostly examples papers (maths and physics type questions that go through the topics covered in lectures) for which you will discuss the answers in supervisions. And there's also labs which sometimes you have to write a lab report on but you're generally guided through it with questions to answer and it's standard credit so you get all the marks if you submit something satisfactory
In 3rd and 4th year it changes but you have a lot of choice so dont worry about that yet”
@@_whoisuj Alright THANKS A LOT!! It is very informative.
Great vid! I’m just about to start but I’m looking for the best device for the course. What would you say is best? Windows, iPad, MacBook? What kind of minimum specs for device do you think you need?
Nice vid.Did he have any backup options apart from engineering but still related.
From stu: “no just engineering!:) I applied for mech engineering in other unis though”
Can't believe you've already got your own discount code smh #sellout #cancelled
Can’t cancel me if I was never big to begin with 😤
@@_whoisuj you're in for a surprise
Could you do economics next please
Some segments in the video are stamped not adjacent to each other
Sorry! My friend took quite large breaks between his sentences so I cut them together to make the video as short as possible
HI my name is Bruck
2020 GCSE results
-maths=8
-further maths-8
-geography=8
-phsyics=7
-English literature=7
-English language=7
-spanish=7
-Chemistry=6
-Biology=6
-Engineering-6
Predicted A-levels
A*A*A*
With my GCSES AND these a levels grades if I was to do well in interview and admission tests do you think I have a competitive application for engineering at Cambridge especially since my GCSES are low ?
Hi! The cambridge application process is very holistic and takes into account all parts of your application. Your gcses may affect your application slightly but your A level predictions are great:) If you perform very well in the interview and admissions testing, you should have a decent chance at an offer:)
I wanna do engineering but I am a girl and eveyone saying don’t do it >:/
You should follow your passions regardless of what others say! Plus we stan a ✨woman in stem✨
Thank you king🥺🥺🥺😡😡😡
What wuz his grades
GCSE: 9A*s and 2As
A-Levels: 4A*s (maths, further maths, chem and Phys)
@@_whoisuj did he work hard or is he naturally so smart😞
@@Booklvrs a mixture of both! Stu's one of the most consistently hard working person I've met (is very diligent with his work).